He was born Nov. 26, 1927, in Beardstown, Ill., to Harry Edward and Mable Ella (Gray) Beatty. He married Helena Dean on June 22, 1949, in Macomb, Ill.; she survives.

Also surviving are children Theresa Beatty of Phoenix, Ariz., Kathy Black of Macomb, James (Kathy) Beatty of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Michael Beatty of San Francisco, Calif.; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and brother Edward (Shirley) Beatty of Denver, Colo.

He was preceded in death by his Parents and one infant sister.

Richard joined the U.S. Marine Corp., serving from 1943 through 1946 during World War II. He enjoyed gardening and the outdoors and was an avid painter.

Cremation Rites have been accorded. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the guestbook and leave online condolences at www.dodsworthfh.com.